Police Helicopter to Manchester Barton Aerodrome

Sunday, 2 August 2026 | 17:49 | From Newbold Astbury

Flight route Police Helicopter Newbold Astbury - Manchester Barton Aerodrome, 02 August 2026, 16:49

On Sunday, 2 August 2026 at 17:49, a Police Helicopter departed from Newbold Astbury to Manchester Barton Aerodrome. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLG. The flight lasted 15 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 29 miles at an average speed of 117 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1000 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-POLG
Helicopter: G-POLG

The helicopter G-POLG is used by the British police. The helicopter is deployed in pursuits, missing persons cases and other incidents where a helicopter provides added value.

Photo: Mike Burdett

Distance travelled
30 miles
1000 feet
dashboard average speed
117 mph
16 minutes
17:49
18:05
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Manchester Barton Aerodrome, Manchester, Greater Manchester18:05

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Manchester Barton Aerodrome, Manchester, Greater Manchester18:04

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Irlam, Salford18:04

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Flixton, Trafford18:03

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Carrington, Trafford18:03

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Warburton, Trafford18:02

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Warburton, Warrington18:01

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Lymm, Warrington18:01

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Lymm, Cheshire East18:01

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High Legh, Cheshire East18:00

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Mere, Cheshire East18:00

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Knutsford, Cheshire East17:59

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Toft, Cheshire East17:58

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Knutsford, Cheshire East17:58

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Toft, Cheshire East17:58

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Peover Superior and Snelson, Cheshire East17:57

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Goostrey, Cheshire East17:56

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Twemlow Green, Cheshire East17:56

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Swettenham, Cheshire East17:55

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Brereton, Cheshire East17:55

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Somerford, Cheshire East17:54

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Congleton, Cheshire East17:54

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Astbury, Cheshire East17:53

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Newbold Astbury, Cheshire East17:53

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Moreton cum Alcumlow, Cheshire East17:53

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Lime Kiln Farm Lane, Cheshire East17:49